Adam Chrobak must RSVP by September 30, 2016 for an academic conference and cultural festival in Edmonton, Alberta from October 26-29, 2016 about Hungary 1956-2016 being held at the University of Alberta.
60 years ago, a student demonstration in Hungary sparked a nationwide revolt against Soviet control over the country. Although the revolution failed, it represented the first major threat to Soviet dominance in Central Europe. In the aftermath, over 200,000 Hungarians fled the country as refugees, with 37,000 settling in Canada, including approximately 3,000 in Alberta. This year, organizations plan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution through an academic conference and cultural festival exploring developments in Hungary and celebrating Hungarian culture in Canada.
Adam Chrobak must RSVP by September 30, 2016 for an academic conference and cultural festival in Edmonton, Alberta from October 26-29, 2016 about Hungary 1956-2016 being held at the University of Alberta.
60 years ago, a student demonstration in Hungary sparked a nationwide revolt against Soviet control over the country. Although the revolution failed, it represented the first major threat to Soviet dominance in Central Europe. In the aftermath, over 200,000 Hungarians fled the country as refugees, with 37,000 settling in Canada, including approximately 3,000 in Alberta. This year, organizations plan to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution through an academic conference and cultural festival exploring developments in Hungary and celebrating Hungarian culture in Canada.
